What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position at Graham County Hospital?
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Job Description:
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) plays a vital role in supporting rehabilitation services for patients in a rural healthcare setting. Working under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, the PTA helps implement treatment plans to improve patient mobility, strength, and functional independence. This position involves direct patient care, assisting with therapeutic exercises, wound care, mobility training, and education on rehabilitation techniques.
Applications will be taken until the position is filled.
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday—Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm; no weekends required
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist, carry out appropriate treatment plans for patients with a variety of conditions.
- Consult with the Physical Therapist when in doubt about any part of the treatment program.
- Carry out all technical-modality related therapies appropriately and within given policies and procedures by the Physical Therapist.
- Maintain and care for equipment in a knowledgeable and careful manner.
- Assist patients in transferring from various apparatus in removing and applying various orthopedic appliances and assist patients in dressing and undressing as necessary.
- Appropriately document progress reports for patients within department policies and procedures.
- Perform and assist in other treatment related activities predetermined for each patient by the Physical Therapist.
- This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Requirements:
- Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a PTA.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or completed within 90 days of hire.
- Experience in a hospital or rural healthcare setting is a plus but not required.
- Motor coordination and manual dexterity
- The ability to lift and/or support over 25 pounds, could be subject to strains
- Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods, as well as bend, stoop, and reach as part of the job duties.
- This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Updated PT area and equipment
- Continuing education reimbursement
- KPERS retirement program
- Generous paid time off and extended leave bank
- Six paid holidays
- Health insurance plans with generous percentage paid by the hospital
- Great team environment
For more information about the position please contact Caley VanLoenen, HR, at (785) 421-2121 ext. 1217 or cvanloenen@gchospital.org.
Apply today to find out more about this exciting career opportunity at Graham County Hospital!
Graham County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Graham County Hospital complies with all applicable local, state and federal civil rights and equal employment laws and regulations.
Benefits
Eligible employees at GCH are provided a wide range of benefits. A number of the programs (such as: Social Security, Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance) cover all employees in the manner prescribed by law. Eligibility for benefits depends on a number of factors, including employee classification.
GCH offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
- Health and Dental Plans
- Prescription Insurance
- KPERS (Retirement Benefits)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Employer paid Life Insurance Policy
Other Supplemental Plans available to employees:
- Aflac Policies
- Superior Vision
- KPERS 457
- Additional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and/or children
- Short Term Disability Policies
Disclaimer: This guide is intended to serve as a brief outline of the benefits available at GCH. Each policy is governed by a specific policy or plan document.